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FG02 YXJ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,823 mi
Last recorded91,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 YXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2009 91,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,823 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 84,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 67,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Oct 2005 57,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil weep on power steering pipes

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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FG02 YXJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG02 YXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG02 YXJ registered?

FG02 YXJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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